Natalie Imbruglia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Natalie Imbruglia
Imbruglia at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival
Born	Natalie Jane Imbruglia (1975-02-04) 4 February 1975 (age 50) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citizenship	Australia United Kingdom
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress model
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Daniel Johns ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2008)​
Children	1
Relatives	Laura Imbruglia (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals piano
Labels	RCA BMG (1997–2004) Brightside/Sony BMG (2005–2007) Malabar Records/Island (2009) Portrait/Sony Music (2015–2018) BMG (2019–present)

Natalie Jane Imbruglia (born 4 February 1975) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She became famous in the early 1990s for playing Beth Brennan in the TV show Neighbours.

After leaving Neighbours, Natalie moved to the UK to start her music career. Her first song, "Torn", released in 1997, became a huge hit around the world. Her first album, Left of the Middle (1997), sold seven million copies globally. Natalie has released six studio albums and sold over ten million records. She has won many awards, including eight ARIA Awards and two Brit Awards.

Natalie has also acted in movies like Johnny English (2003). She has modeled for brands like L'Oreal and Gap. She also helps with charity work, especially for Virgin Unite, raising awareness about important health issues.

Natalie's Early Life and Career Beginnings

Growing Up in Australia

Natalie Imbruglia was born in Sydney, Australia, on 4 February 1975. She is the second of four daughters. Her father's family came from Sicily, Italy, and her mother's family has Irish, Scottish, and English roots. Natalie grew up in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales. She went to St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah.

When she was fifteen, Natalie moved to Sydney with her family. She studied different types of dancing, including ballet and tap dance.

Starting Her Acting Career

Natalie appeared in Australian TV commercials for Coca-Cola and the snack Twisties. She left school at sixteen to focus on acting. She got a role as Beth Brennan in the Australian TV show Neighbours. She stayed on the show for two years.

In 1994, Natalie left Neighbours and moved to London. There, she met Anne Barret, who became her manager. Anne encouraged Natalie to record some demo songs. Natalie soon signed a record deal with BMG after they were impressed by her demo of the song "Torn".

Music Success and Hit Songs

Left of the Middle and "Torn"

Natalie Imbruglia's first international song, "Torn", was a cover of a song by the band Ednaswap. It became a massive hit! In November 1997, it reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It was played constantly on radio stations worldwide. In the UK alone, it sold over one million copies.

"Torn" was so popular that it was the most played song on Australian radio from 1990 to 2011. It was played an average of 75 times a day!

Natalie's first album, Left of the Middle, came out on 24 November 1997. It sold 350,000 copies in the UK in just three weeks. The album has sold 7 million copies worldwide. Other popular songs from the album included "Big Mistake" and "Wishing I Was There".

This album and the "Torn" single helped Natalie win many awards. She received six ARIA Awards in 1998. She also won an MTV Award for Best New Artist and was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 1999. That same year, she won two BRIT Awards for Best International Newcomer and Best International Female Artist.

White Lilies Island and Counting Down the Days

Natalie's next album, White Lilies Island, was released in 2001. She co-wrote every song on this album. The album sold 1 million copies.

In 2003, Natalie appeared in the spy comedy film Johnny English. She played Lorna Campbell, the main character's love interest.

Her third album, Counting Down the Days, came out in April 2005. The first song from this album was "Shiver". This song became one of her most successful in the UK since "Torn". It was the most played song of 2005. Counting Down The Days was Natalie's first album to reach the top spot on the album charts.

Natalie went on a small European tour in late 2005, her first tour since Left of the Middle. Many of her concerts, especially in London, sold out.

Come to Life and a Break from Music

In 2009, Natalie released her album Come to Life. She wrote songs for this album with famous musicians like Chris Martin from Coldplay. The album was released in Australia but did not sell as well as her previous work. Plans to release it in the UK and US were later cancelled.

After Come to Life, Natalie took a break from making music for six years. During this time, she focused more on acting. She moved to Los Angeles and appeared in three movies: Closed for Winter (2009), Underdogs (2013), and Among Ravens (2014).

In April 2014, Natalie performed on stage for the first time in a play called Things We Do For Love in the UK.

Male and Firebird

Imbruglia performing in 2015

In 2015, Natalie released her fifth studio album, Male. This album was special because it featured Natalie covering songs originally sung by male artists. The first song from the album was her version of "Instant Crush" by Daft Punk. She toured Europe and the UK in 2017 and 2018 to support this album.

In 2019, Natalie signed with BMG, her original record label. She planned to release new music. Her sixth studio album, Firebird, was released on 24 September 2021. The first song from the album was "Build It Better".

In 2022, Natalie won the third series of The Masked Singer (UK) while disguised as "Panda". She released her version of "Story of My Life," a song she sang on the show.

On 28 July 2022, Natalie made a special appearance as Beth in the very last episode of Neighbours.

In 2024, it was announced that Natalie would go on tour in the UK and Ireland with the Irish band the Corrs. She also competed in the American version of The Masked Singer as "Bluebell".

Other Activities and Interests

TV Judge and Documentaries

In May 2010, Natalie became a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor. She helped mentor the "Girls" category. Her final act, Sally Chatfield, was the runner-up of the series. She also appeared as a guest judge on the British version of The X Factor in 2010.

In 2016, Natalie was part of the SBS TV series First Contact. In 2018, she appeared on Who Do You Think You Are?, a show where celebrities explore their family history.

In 2024, Natalie released an Audible podcast called Sleep Sound with Natalie Imbruglia. In it, she reads poetry by the Australian poet, Dorothea Mackellar.

Natalie's Personal Life

Imbruglia in 2011

Natalie Imbruglia has a younger sister, Laura Imbruglia, who is also a singer-songwriter.

Natalie married Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns on New Year's Eve 2003. They later divorced in 2008. Natalie became a British citizen in 2013. On 9 October 2019, Natalie announced that she had given birth to a baby boy.

Helping Others

Natalie Imbruglia is an ambassador for Virgin Unite, a charity that works to end poverty. She also helps raise awareness about obstetric fistula, a serious health issue.

She has supported Amnesty International and spoken about clinical depression to help others understand the condition. In 2008, she supported the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign to help raise money for breast cancer research.

Awards and Recognitions

Natalie Imbruglia has received many awards throughout her career. Some of her notable wins include:

• ARIA Awards: 8 wins, including Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist.
• Brit Awards: 2 wins for International Newcomer and International Female Solo Artist.
• Billboard Music Award: 1 win for Top Adult Top 40 Track for "Torn".
• MTV Europe Music Award: 1 win for Best Song for "Torn".
• MTV Video Music Award: 1 win for Best New Artist.
• Silver Clef Award: 1 win for International Award.

She has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards and many other honors.

Concert Tours

Headlining Tours

• Left Of The Middle Tour (1998)
• Counting Down The Days Tour (2005)
• Come To Life Tour (2009)
• Acoustic Tour (2017-2018)
• Left Of The Middle 25th Anniversary Tour (2022)

Supporting Tours

• Simply Red - The Big Love Tour (UK) (2015)
• Simply Red - The Big Love Tour (Australia) (2016)
• The Corrs - Down Under Tour (2023)
• The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour (2024)

Natalie's Music Albums

• Left of the Middle (1997)
• White Lilies Island (2001)
• Counting Down the Days (2005)
• Come to Life (2009)
• Male (2015)
• Firebird (2021)

Film and TV Appearances

Movies

Television Shows

Theatre Performances

Endorsements and Campaigns

Natalie Imbruglia has worked with several brands and campaigns:

Images for kids

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  Imbruglia (centre) in Naples, Italy, in 2005

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  Imbruglia in Bucharest, Romania, in 2008

See also

In Spanish: Natalie Imbruglia para niños